It's the only trophy Arsenal has won since 2004, but Gunners fan Prince Harry won't be at Wembley on May 19, even if his favourite team reaches another FA Cup final.
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He's previously engaged — literally.
Harry, the younger son of Prince Charles, will marry American actress Meghan Markle that day at Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace announced Friday.
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle will marry on 19th May 2018.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 15, 2017
Today's announcement follows earlier confirmation of the month of the wedding and its location at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/7pgdRM90Na
Harry's brother, William, the second in line to the throne, also will also have to excuse himself from his duties as president of the Football Association.
In fact, the FA could be hard-pressed to find a member, any member, of the Royal Family to present the trophy to the winners.
Harry's favoured north London side upset Premier League champions Chelsea, 2-1, at the national stadium last term to capture a record 13th FA Cup and their third in four seasons.
Arsenal faces Nottingham Forest in the third round next month, and supporters can harbor realistic ambitions of watching their team, which also has progressed to the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup, attempt to reach another decider next year in one of global soccer's oldest competitions.
Harry, though, will not be in attendance, regardless of which teams are involved.